Description: The West Philadelphia Community Center (WPCC) is a two-story, fully accessible, 40,000-square-foot facility at 3512 Haverford Avenue that provides services for the youngest child through the oldest adult. WPCC includes a large community room/cafeteria, commercial kitchen, full-size gymnasium with stage, competition swimming pool and various class and meeting rooms. Programs at the WPCC include:
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/21/19, staff person #2 did not have verification of a current health assessment and verification of the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter.. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A health assessment and verification of the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method will be obtained and filed for staff person #2. In the future, the health assessment and verification of the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method will be obtained prior to the start of employment. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/21/19, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and did not find two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person was received and filed for staff person #1. In the future, this information will be obtained prior to the start of employment. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/21/19, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #2 and found that the required child abuse clearance was not on file, and it has been more than 90 days since initial hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Child Abuse clearance was received and filed for staff person #2. In the future, we will review files for all new staff more frequently to ensure all clearances are received timely. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/21/19, Certification Representative reviewed the facility's fire drill log and found that the facility had extended gaps greater than 60 days in which fire drills were being conducted. The most recent fire drills were completed on 11/07/18, 02/21/19, 07/18/19, and 10/11/19. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new fire drill action plan was created to ensure we complete monthly fire drills. This will be maintained at all times in the future. |
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| 2018-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 09/24/18, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space. Nor was the facility taking the plan on past excursions with children. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was developed and posted in every child care space in the facility. In the future, this plan will be taken on all excursions with children. |
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| 2018-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 09/24/18, the facility did not have verification, on file, of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility has place verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises on file. This will be maintained at all times in the future. |
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| 2018-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 09/24/18, staff person #1 did not have verification of the mandated reporting training on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will complete the mandated reporting training and verification will be placed in the staff person's file. In the future, this will be completed for all new hires within 90 days of the start of employment and within every 60 months following. |
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| 2018-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection of 09/24/18, the first aid kit in room #2 did not contain: tweezers, soap, gloves and tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers, soap, gloves and tape were added to the first aid kit. In the future, we will inspect all first aid kits weekly and after each use to ensure that all required items are in the kits at all times. |
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| 2018-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 09/24/18, the rug in room #1 was torn and presented a trip hazard. Also, the ceiling tiles in room #2 were water stained. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rug was repaired in room #1 and the ceiling tiles changes in room #2. This will be maintained at all times in the future. |
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| 2018-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 09/24/18, the fire drill log showed that the last two fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart from each other. One fire drill was conducted on 05/10/18 and the next fire drill was conducted on 09/19/18. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will conduct all future fire drills every 30 days to avoid going over 60 days. This will be maintained at all times in the future. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT ENSURE THAT THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN HAD INSURANCE PROVIDER INFORMATION IN THEIR FILES: #1 AND #4. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of Child # 1 and child # 4 health Insurance coverage and policy number is included with Emergency Contact information. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT ENSURE THAT THE FOLLOWING STAFF PERSONS WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW (CPSL): #6 NO FBI IN THE FILE, #7 FBI RESULT WAS REJECTED, NEW RESULTS MUST BE OBTAINED ASAP! Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Member #7 no longer works for the agency. Staff #6 has sent for FBI fingerprint background clearance and copy will be emailed to Early Learning Certification Representative (Mr. Houston) when obtained. |
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| 2017-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT ENSURE THAT THE DIRECTOR PROVIDED AN ANNUAL EVALUATION FOR THE FOLLOWING STAFF PERSON: #9. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member # 9 has a completed Annual Evaluation in personnel record dated January 3, 2018. |
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